Infections

Pro-Banthine containing the active ingredient propantheline is considered an anticholinergics type of medication. The medication works by slowing the movement of food through the stomach and intestines along with reducing the amount of acid released in the stomach. The tablets are prescribed in the treatment of stomach ulcers and peptic ulcers caused by a H. pylori bacterial infection. Some patients will also use the drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), incontinence (involuntary urination) and gustatory sweating associated with conditions like diabetes.

Quinin containing the active ingredient quinine sulphate is considered an antimalarial type of medication. The medication is used in the treatment of established malarial infections, a potentially fatal infection caused by parasites passed on to humans through mosquito bites. The tablets work by attacking the parasites once they have entered the red blood cells to prevent them from multiplying. The drug can be used to treat malaria but cannot be used as a preventative measure against it. Some patients may also use the medication as a last resort to treat night time leg cramps that are causing frequent disruption of sleep.

Relenza can be used to treat certain types of influenza (flu) in patients who have had the symptoms of the flu for less than 2 days. It can help reduce influenza symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, headaches, fever or chills, sore throat, cough and stuffy noses by preventing the flu virus from growing. Some people may also use it to prevent the flu if they are exposed to the virus but do not yet have symptoms.

Ribamune (Ribavirin) is an antiviral medication of the nucleoside analogue class. It is used to treat treatment chronic hepatitis C in cases where the patient has not previously been treated with an interferon. Ribavirin is never taken alone. It is always prescribed as part of a full treatment plan for people with chronic hepatitis C, usually in combination therapy with peginterferon.